Path to Pilot: 30 Lesson Private Pilot Experience

$1,050.00 $1,500.00

For aspiring professional pilots, the journey begins long before they set foot in a real cockpit. Path to Pilot program offers a powerful first step toward a career in aviation, blending immersive VR flight training with foundational aviation education.

In this thirty-session course the student will experience the complete private pilot training program based on FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS).

Prior to arriving at the SimPod for their flight lesson the student will log into an online learning portal where they will review training materials and take a short quiz. Plan one one hour to complete the home study portion

When they arrive at the SImPod they will climb into our Cessna 172 Immersive Training Device and practice what they learned in Virtual Reality. All VR missions are guided by a virtual flight instructor complete with score card. Most students will complete two flights per visit.

The Path to Pilot program includes

  • Our Unique Read, Watch, Do Learning System

  • 30 Hour of guided training in an Immersive Training Device (VR Motion Simulator)

  • Online Private Pilot Curriculum ( Meets FAA ACS standards )

For aspiring professional pilots, the journey begins long before they set foot in a real cockpit. Path to Pilot program offers a powerful first step toward a career in aviation, blending immersive VR flight training with foundational aviation education.

In this thirty-session course the student will experience the complete private pilot training program based on FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS).

Prior to arriving at the SimPod for their flight lesson the student will log into an online learning portal where they will review training materials and take a short quiz. Plan one one hour to complete the home study portion

When they arrive at the SImPod they will climb into our Cessna 172 Immersive Training Device and practice what they learned in Virtual Reality. All VR missions are guided by a virtual flight instructor complete with score card. Most students will complete two flights per visit.

The Path to Pilot program includes

  • Our Unique Read, Watch, Do Learning System

  • 30 Hour of guided training in an Immersive Training Device (VR Motion Simulator)

  • Online Private Pilot Curriculum ( Meets FAA ACS standards )

Steps to becoming a professional pilot

  • 11 - 15 yo: Early exposure through flight simulation and ground school (Path to Pilot)

  • 15 - 17 yo: Private Pilot License (PPL Solo at 16, Private Pilot 17)

  • 17 - 18 yo: Instrument Rating

  • 17 - 18 yo: Commercial Pilot Certificate

  • 18 yo: Become a flight instructor

  • Accumulate flight hours (typically 1,500 for airlines)

  • Earn a Multi-Engine Rating and Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate

  • 21 yo: Begin a professional flying career with regional or major airlines

By mastering core maneuvers in a high-fidelity VR environment, students increase safety, reduce training time, lower costs, and gain clarity on their goals before ever entering a real aircraft.

The unique combination of visual, auditory and kinesthetic exercises allows students to assimilate key concepts and skills on the ground ensuring they master them quickly in the sky.